Ambitious STEM Teaching

Welcome to a guided inquiry resource that has been tried, tested, and iteratively refined through use in the classroom. With this inquiry model, students develop learning strategies that: a) connects innate curiosity with learning decisions b) provides an effective routine for students to extend curiosity into question formation and investigation c) teaches students a variety of skills to confidently drive their own inquiry process d) democratizes the learning process by providing important lear

Guided inquiry Engaging Science lesson on phases of the Moon and eclipse. Made with student-centered scientific discourse at the core. Uses Hinge-point questions to check for understanding and to elicit student thinking as well as allow for teacher moderated class discussions. Know :The 8 phases of the moon (and their names)The cause of a solar eclipseThe cause of a lunar eclipseUnderstand:How our position with the sun and the moon affects phase of the moon that we seeBe able to do:Make models o

In this self-paced Inquiry activity, your Kids will be asked to ponder an essential question. They will explore a phenomenon by observing an image or a video clip (GIF), do some research, record in their Science Journals (included in this resource) their findings, reflect on what they wonder and make predictions that try to explain what is happening. Once this is all done, they can attempt to answer the essential question using their new knowledge and experiences. Wash hands and stay safe! _____

Guided inquiry Engaging Science lesson on phases of the Moon and eclipse. Made with student-centered scientific discourse at the core. Uses Hinge-point questions to check for understanding and to elicit student thinking as well as allow for teacher moderated class discussions. Know :The definitions of the 3 different kinds of rocks (metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous)Understand:What causes the three types of rocksWhat causes the characteristics and properties of the three types of rocksBe able

In this self-paced Inquiry activity, your Kids will be asked to ponder an essential question. They will explore a phenomenon by observing an image or a video clip (GIF), do some research, record in their Science Journals (included in this resource) their findings, reflect on what they wonder and make predictions that try to explain what is happening. Once this is all done, they can attempt to answer the essential question using their new knowledge and experiences. The solution will be provided i

In this self-paced Inquiry activity, your Kids will be asked to ponder an essential question. They will explore a phenomenon by observing an image or a video clip (GIF), do some research, record in their Science Journals (included in this resource) their findings, reflect on what they wonder and make predictions that try to explain what is happening. Once this is all done, they can attempt to answer the essential question using their new knowledge and experiences. Wash hands and stay safe! _____

In this self-paced Inquiry activity, your Kids will be asked to ponder an essential question. They will explore a phenomenon by observing a video clip (GIF), do some research, record in their Science Journals (included in this resource) their findings, reflect on what they wonder and make predictions that try to explain what is happening. Once this is all done, they can attempt to answer the essential question using their new knowledge and experiences. The solution will be provided in the next I